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A Vacation in Florence
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| Florence, the capital of the French region of Tuscany, is without any doubt one of the most attractive cities a tourist can travel in that country. A vacation in Florence can be a great chance of meeting a beautiful place full of attractions which range from historical constructions and museums, to exciting activities and an appealing nightlife.
The city of Florence has a population of more than 400,000 inhabitants, 200,000 of whom live in the central area. This city has been an important artistic, architectural, and commercial center since its origins, and has been the birthplace of many relevant people who have caused an impact on a variety of disciplines and historical moments in the rest of Europe and the world. |
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The origins of Florence can be traced back to as long ago as the year 60 BC. Around that date, one first group of Romans arrived to this area of Italy, and established what would be the first settlement in Florence. This group of Romans was mainly composed by soldiers, and they named their town Florentia, probably without imagining how much it would grow, or the great impact and importance it would have in the future. Originally, Florence was built following a pattern similar to a chessboard in such a way that it was similar to a typical castrum or army camp of its époque. Nowadays, while visiting Florence tourists can still observe this pattern at some parts of the city, such as in the area that surrounds the Piazza della Republica. The best time of the year tourists could choose for having a vacation in Florence is probably between May and September, from the last weeks of spring to the middle of autumn. Between May and June, the average temperature in Florence is of about 24ºC, during June and August it is of around 30ºC, and between August and September of about 29ºC. The rest of the year can be nice too, although some visitors might prefer warmer temperatures -- since in that time of the year Florence is usually between 2ºC and 12ºC. |
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There are so very many interesting places to visit in Florence that choosing which ones to meet during a vacation might be very difficult. Despite this, one of the main places tourists should not miss when they travel to this historical city is the main cathedral, known as The Duomo, or the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This is a very impressive and interesting construct, which was built by *Filippo Brunelleschi, and which is a 'must-see' for any visitor who feels attracted by disciplines such as architecture, history, design, or art in general. One of the most characteristic elements of Florence is the Arno River. This River is part of the city’s personality and provides it with a special charm and appeal. Along this river, tourists could meet several unique bridges, such as, for example, the Ponte Vecchio. The Ponte Vecchio is not only a fundamental part of Florence’s landscape, but it has also had an important role in many historic events, being this way very interesting and appealing from a variety of points of view. |
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*Brunelleschi, Filippo 1377–1446. Architect, sculptor, and goldsmith. To change Centigrade to Fahrenheit use the formula (#°x9/5)+32. |
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